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36coupe · 08-04-2019, 07:48 AM

Can original type 37 axle perch bolt be purchased?
I’m rebuilding a 37 axle and I am having a hard time getting the perch pin bolt out. Thinking of leaving it in and painting it all together.
I will be using original shocks.

cas3 · 08-04-2019, 08:46 AM

they can be a SOB to get out. most i've done required a press and some heat. i'm sure you can find used or nos replacements, perhaps new, but if only being removed to paint, i think i would leave it all together

TJ · 08-04-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cas3

they can be a SOB to get out. most i've done required a press and some heat. i'm sure you can find used or nos replacements, perhaps new, but if only being removed to paint, i think i would leave it all together

Good advice. Unless you need to remove the pin for some reason leave it alone, paint it, and forget it.

Tinker · 08-05-2019, 12:23 AM

If you want to remove the perches and want to save them. Remove the axle and arms and put it on a press (use a nut flush on it). Heat them, spray, and use a pipe wrench to turn them before the press. See if they turn a bit. Patience. Not sure anyone makes them and originals get gobbled up by A hotrodders.

Really nothing wrong with just painting them and installing. Only issue I can think if they a hollowed out and need to be sleeved.

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Andy · 08-05-2019, 04:29 PM

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I would leave them. If you must remove them, pulling works better than pushing. It is like the Chinese finger deal. I posted pictures of a puller on the HAMB, You would have to find a way to put a tab on them.

08-04-2019, 07:48 AM	#1
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	Axle perch bolts 37-39 Can original type 37 axle perch bolt be purchased? I’m rebuilding a 37 axle and I am having a hard time getting the perch pin bolt out. Thinking of leaving it in and painting it all together. I will be using original shocks. Last edited by 36coupe; 08-08-2019 at 05:56 PM.

08-04-2019, 08:46 AM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,572	Re: Axle perch bolts 37-39 they can be a SOB to get out. most i've done required a press and some heat. i'm sure you can find used or nos replacements, perhaps new, but if only being removed to paint, i think i would leave it all together

08-05-2019, 12:23 AM	#4
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Axle perch bolts 37-39 If you want to remove the perches and want to save them. Remove the axle and arms and put it on a press (use a nut flush on it). Heat them, spray, and use a pipe wrench to turn them before the press. See if they turn a bit. Patience. Not sure anyone makes them and originals get gobbled up by A hotrodders. Really nothing wrong with just painting them and installing. Only issue I can think if they a hollowed out and need to be sleeved. . Last edited by Tinker; 08-05-2019 at 01:30 AM.

08-05-2019, 04:29 PM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,769	Re: Axle perch bolts 37-39 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would leave them. If you must remove them, pulling works better than pushing. It is like the Chinese finger deal. I posted pictures of a puller on the HAMB, You would have to find a way to put a tab on them.